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Kirby Dorsett Obituary

DORSETT, Kirby W.-- entered into rest San Jose, CA November 14, 2002. Beloved husband of Karmen Dorsett. Loving father of Kirby Dorsett (Anna), Doug Dorsett (Ramona), Sharif Dorsett (Susan), Ellie Ashton (Rich) and step-daughter Lynnette Mc Farlane (Gary). Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Loving son of Douglas and Audrey Dorsett. Beloved brother of Rick Dorsett (Maggie), James Dorsett (Nan), Linda Brown (Terry), Nancy Huwaldt (David) and the late Michael Dorsett. Loving brother-in-law of Janice Dorsett. A native of Richlands, VA. Age 53.
Friends are invited to attend Funeral Service on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at LIMA FAMILY SANTA CLARA MORTUARY, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the above mortuary. Donations preferred to American Cancer Society, 1715 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008-0607.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 16, 2002.

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gerry ward

December 2, 2002

My fondest memory of Kirby is going with him and his wife Karman and other great friends to the Puerto Rican festival. There I became an honorary Puerto Rican. Thank you and all my love

Gerry

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